BOXING

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIII, Issue 20787, 23 July 1937, Page 13

BOXING

SOUTH CANTERBURY ASSOCIATION GILDO-JARVIS BOUT A meeting of the Management Committee of the South Canterbury Boxing Association was held last evening. Present—Messrs T. R. Rhodes (chairman), J. w. Souter, T. Currie, L. Dobson, T. Fairhall, J. A. Shea, J. J. Slewart, J. Dineen, R. McGlashan and M. J. Angland (hon. secretary). Correspondence was received from Mr C. Woodward, Fairlie, regarding the holding of a tournament at Fairlie. It was decided that the matter be held over until next meeting. The New Zealand Boxing Association wrote advising that the New Zealand championships would be held at Greymouth on September 9, 10 and 11. Mr Dineen expressed the opinion that every endeavour should be made to have the Association represented by a team. It was decided that the matter be fully discussed at next meeting. The financial statement was presented by the secretary and approved. Four new members were elected, bringing the total up to 99. Gildo and Jarvis Bout The sub-committee appointed to obtain guarantors for the Gildo and Jarvis bout presented their lists totalling £lOO. Mr Rhodes complimented the subcommittee on its excellent work and, Judging by the ready response, the Association’s efforts were being apP related. It was decided that guarantors other than members of the Association be given a complimentary ticket. The match committee reported on the negotiations between Gildo, Jarvis and the Association, which had been completed for the match to take place next Tuesday. Mr Currie, in moving that the committee’s report be adopted, said that the prospects for a great bout and an excellent attendance were exceedingly bright. The match was undoubtedly the best that could be secured to New Zealand.

Mr Best, in seconding the motion, said that the Association was greatly indebted to the guarantors, who had made it possible for the Association to offer such a purse and secure such highly rated boxers. The motion was adopted. The secretary reported that the articles had been signed and returned by the contestants.

Correspondence was received from Gildo’s manager that Gildo would be coming by aeroplane from Blenheim on Saturday afternoon. A sub-committee was appointed to meet Gildo on his arrival and make necessary arrangements.

It was decided that Gildo be asked to visit Waimate next Monday. Jack Jarvis wrote that he would reach Timaru on Monday, and expressed regret that owing to pressure of business he was unable to arrive earlier. The New Zealand champion reported that he was to excellent shape. Advice was received that transport had been arranged for parties coming from Oamaru, Waimate, Fairlie and Ashburton. The committee decided that arrangements be made for ringside and dress circle seats to be specially reserved. Tickets for admission to front stalls will be on sale, but will not be reserved. Owing to the prospects of a large attendance, the committee agreed on a revised complimentary list. Invitations received to entertain the visiting champions were referred to the sub-committee. Officials Appointed The following officials were appointed to control the tournament:—Professional bout, referee, Mr T. Fairhall; judges, Messrs M. P. McKenna andC. H. Barrie; amateur bouts, referee, Mr J. Stewart; judges, Messrs R. McGlashan and T. Segar; timekeepers, Messrs L. E. Eaton and J. O’Leary; announcer, Mr W. W. Best; official seconds, Messrs H. Gledhill, W. Weston, L. Ennis, L. Richardson; competition stewards, Messrs J. Dineen. L. Dobson and C. Triggs; house stewards, ringside, Messrs T. Currie, J. Duncan, R. Seaton, W. Andrews, G. Bowen, J. O’Leary and J. Turner; dress circle, Messrs J. W. Souter, A. Halpin, J. Elder, J. Duncan and H. Souter; stalls, Messrs J. O’Shea, W. A. Davie and C. Campbell.